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About Mount AbuMount Abu is the most famous hill destination in Rajasthan. It is located in the Sihori district, and is 58 km fromPalanpur. Known earlier as Arbudaanchal, Mount Abu has its throne fixed as the highest peak in Aravali Range of

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Rajasthan.

Mount Abu has an interesting history. Historians believe that the original residents of Mount Abu were Gurjars. Theassociation of Gurjars with Arbuda mountain (Mt Abu) dates back in many inscriptions and epigraphs found from thisregion. As early as in 6th century AD, Gurjars located themselves in Arbuda Mountain and many parts of Rajasthan andGujarat. In mythology, it is said that Saint Vasistha performed his final recites and retired to the hills of Mount Abu due tohis differences with sage Vishvamitra.

Located at a height of 1220 meters from sea level, Mount Abu definitely gets an extra advantage as a tourist spotbecause this is the only single hill station in Rajasthan. Visitors come here from nearby parts of Rajasthan and Gujaratto get away from the summer heat and relax and unwind in the pleasant weather and comfortable climate of the place.The greenery all around adds to the beauty of the hill town.

Mount Abu has many other spots that require special mention. This hill station is a place for many Jain Temples. Theinternationally acclaimed Dilwara Temples are a group of temples with beautifully carved white marble, which were builtduring 11th and 13th centuries AD. Achalgargh, an old fort, built in the 14th century by Rana Kumbha of Mewar, is alsoa spot that can be visited. The fort in itself encloses many Jain Temples - Achaleshwar Mahadev Temples andKantinath Temple. For the devotees of Hindu goddesses, there is the Durga Temple and Ambika Mata Temple, which islocated on a cliff in Jagat, near Mt Abu.

Another popular location is Nakki Lake in Mount Abu. There are toad rock stands near the hilly area surrounding theNakki Lake region. Within a few kilometers from Nakki Lake are Raghunath Temple and Maharaja Jaipur Palace wherethe Emperor of Jaipur lived for several years.

Mount Abu has the World Spiritual University and head quarter of the Bhrama Kumaris, a well known sect, and theirfollowers located at Madhuban. There are lectures and spiritual courses for devotees and interested students.

The best way to get around Mount Abu is either on foot, or preferably, by hiring a two-wheeler which most of the hotelsorganise for their guests. Tourists can shop for many items but the silver jewellery sold here is worth a mention. Themarket adjoining the Nakki Lake is where tourists can buy silver jewellery in various interesting and intricate designs, butbargaining is a must.

Food available in Mount Abu is nothing exceptional. But, the hill station does have many ice cream shops that offerlocally made and branded ice creams, which tourists can enjoy on a chilly evening.

February to June and September to December is the peak tourist season of Mount Abu. However, many also visitMount Abu during the summer season to escape the heat of the plain areas.

Mount Abu is well connected to major cities of the country. The nearest railway station is on Abu Road, 28 km from thehill station, which connects it to many cities including Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi and Jaipur. The nearest airport toMount Abu is in Ahmedabad and Udaipur. The Sardar Vallabhai International Airport in Ahmedabad is well connected toother cities in India. Regular buses from Jaipur, Udaipur and Ahmedabad travel to Mount Abu.

InformationState: RajasthanFamous for/as: HillAltitude: 1164 MPincode: 307501District: SirohiLanguage: HindiSTD code: 02974Weather: Summer 32 To 45°C, Winter 5 To 28°C

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One of the best place to visit"Planning Rajasthan Tour? Do not miss this beautiful Hill station. Mount Abu has lot of interesting places to visit like theGuru shikhar( Highest peak), like to meditate? Then you can visit Om shanti Garden for some interesting religiousteaching and for meditating peacefully, if you are interested in some history and art then visit Delwara Jain Temple.Carving on marble is incredible here, lot of waterfalls will leave you stunned and at last in the evening visit the sunsetpoint for seeing the sun taking a dip in the beautiful clouds. You will surely enjoy Mount Abu. Mount abu is 30-40kmaway from Abu road highway. The wavy roads and climb will make you for dizzy for sometime but in the end it will befun." - Milan Suthar, Deesa, 3 weeks ago

Good destination for relaxing-Mount Abu"Good destination if you want to enjoy the environment and relax. You must try the "Dal Batti" in Jodhpur Restaurant.This restaurant has good Rajasthani food and is busy restaurant.

Places to visit: You can visit Guru Shekhar(make sure you carry your shoes, umbrella, water) it has huge stairs but theview from the top is amazing. You can see complete Abu from there. Nakki Lake is a good spot, there you can try onthose local outfits and even Tibetan outfits and get a picture clicked, you can try boating in Nakki lake. Try local marketof Nakki lake for street shopping and Achal Gadhs local market is very cheap as well.

We didn visit all the spots but people say, Green Peace park and Dilwara temple is good as well. You can rent a bike fortravel as well or try local vehicles. Bike rent for a day is around Rs 600-800. Near the bus stand there are many hotelsand local eateries. You must carry some woolens it gets chilly in the evening. People say December January would begood time to visit this place. We went there in November, it was hell lot of crowded since people had their diwaliVacations on. Public was pouring in like anything to Mount Abu. Car people were always found in the Traffic Jam." -Sneha Rathod, Mumbai, 4 weeks ago

Pleasant place to relax on weekend"Mount Abu is a popular hill station of Rajasthan state near the border with Gujarat. Most visited place for north Gujaratias a weekend destination. Cool & pleasant climate with full range of hotels from budgetary to luxury... Has also gotmany must visit points like nakki lake(boating), dilware jain temple, Gurushikar (highest peak), sunset point (best forromantic moments) & many more to have fun filled weekend. Highly recommended for all who love hill station withhappening place." - Manish Tank, Ahmedabad, 2 months ago

Ultimate Place to Go in Rajasthan"Mount Abu is the most famous hill destination in Rajasthan. It is located in the Sihori district, and is 58 km fromPalanpur. Known earlier as Arbudaanchal, Mount Abu has its throne fixed as the highest peak in Aravali Range ofRajasthan.

Mount Abu has many other spots that require special mention. This hill station is a place for many Jain Temples. Theinternationally acclaimed Dilwara Temples are a group of temples with beautifully carved white marble, which were builtduring 11th and 13th centuries AD. Achalgargh, an old fort, built in the 14th century by Rana Kumbha of Mewar, is alsoa spot that can be visited. The fort in itself encloses many Jain Temples - Achaleshwar Mahadev Temples andKantinath Temple. For the devotees of Hindu goddesses, there is the Durga Temple and Ambika Mata Temple, which islocated on a cliff in Jagat, near Mt Abu." - Darshan Bilala, Jaipur, 2 months ago

Awesome place in Rajasthan"Best mountain place in Rajasthan. Awesome weather and felt relaxed. Tracking, biking, Jain temples, water sports,boating in Nakki lake, forest visiting & many more you can enjoy. I'll suggest everyone to go there & enjoy in winters.Such a wonderful place in Rajasthan to enjoy & felt relaxed. Guru Shikhar & Jain temple are very impressive places.

Everyone enjoyed a lot in shopping. Its a very good place to stay 3 to 4 days. Natural beauty & sunset point areawesome. Very friendly crowd and they helps a lot to know the place. Mt. Abu is surrounded by mountains and beautifulforest." - Ashish Gaur, Jaipur, 2 months ago

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Top attractions in Mount Abu recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellersNakki Lake

Type: LakeEntry: FreeRanked: 1 Of 34Ratings: 6.01/7 (163 Reviews)"This the place where i always see when i go to the Mount abu because this the place where i had do boating butactually this place is made by person who had dig out whole the lake from his nail that's why the name of this lake isnakki lake this..." - Akhil Gothi, Visnagar, 3 days ago

Dilwara TemplesType: TempleEntry: FreeRanked: 2 Of 34Ratings: 6.17/7 (83 Reviews)Timings: Monday - Friday - 07:00 To 19:00 , Saturday - 07:00 To 19:00 , Sunday - 07:00 To 19:00 , Public Holidays -

07:00 To 19:00"I was spellbound when I visited the Dilwara temple..the architecture and the intricacies of marble carvings is mindboggling..it waz apparently commissioned by two Jain brothers ..!! The design of every dome is unique..The story goesthat the..." - Tanuja Patel, Chennai, 2 weeks ago

Sun Set PointType: View PointEntry: FreeRanked: 3 Of 34Ratings: 6.05/7 (60 Reviews)"It is a nice place to visit but very limited. Nearby surrounding are also very good. a very scenic view from the point aswell as in the way to the point" - Anshul dua , Delhi, 2 weeks ago

Guru ShikharType: Water SpringEntry: FreeRanked: 4 Of 34Ratings: 6.11/7 (44 Reviews)Timings: Monday - Friday - 07:00 To 19:00 , Saturday - 07:00 To 19:00 , Sunday - 07:00 To 19:00 , Public Holidays -

07:00 To 19:00"nice palace at hight u must see this place in or your life. please go once in your life you feel good .this place is a sign ofour heritage culture n ." - Ashok Rathore, Pali, 7 days ago

Peace ParkType: ParkEntry: FreeRanked: 5 Of 34Ratings: 5.43/7 (24 Reviews)Timings: Monday - Friday - 07:00 To 19:00 , Saturday - 07:00 To 19:00 , Sunday - 07:00 To 19:00 , Public Holidays -

07:00 To 19:00"When I say park or garden, we know kids enjoy them the most. Peace park has a long walking path way...lawns rrestricted. Only 10-12 swings..badly maintained. There are few seats to sit n then a small meditation room.Brahmakumaris have built it..." - Swetha Anand, Mumbai, 3 weeks ago

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Ranked: 6 Of 34Ratings: 5.82/7 (20 Reviews)"Mount abu is the best place during the summer season. Here you can visit different types of sites like Nakki Lake, GuruShikkhar and lots of others. In Mount Abu lots of night staying hotels is also available with affordable cost. Foreignersare..." - Suresh K patel, Patan, 1 month ago

Wildlife SanctuaryType: SanctuaryEntry: PaidRanked: 7 Of 34Ratings: 4.30/7 (16 Reviews)Timings: Summer - 07:00 To 17:30 , Winter - 07:00 To 17:30"Wildlife sanctuary encompasses both flora and fauna. Although you can get to see flora here (that too streches ofdense jungles;you should be a real botanist to have interest in that, otherwise, you are bound to get bored), we saw 2dogs as the..." - Swarnasree Ghosh, Kolkata, 1 month ago

Brahma Kumaris Spiritual UniversityType: Offbeat AttractionEntry: FreeRanked: 8 Of 34Ratings: 5.55/7 (16 Reviews)Timings: Monday - Friday - 09:30 To 18:30 , Saturday - 09:30 To 18:30 , Sunday - 09:30 To 18:30 , Public Holidays -

09:30 To 18:30"It is very silent and peacfull place. there you understand to our god and what is our human body. how to kept it and howto live our life. all life thinking they understand to us. " - Pritesh Mehta, Baroda, Jul 26, 2015

Adhar Devi TempleType: TempleEntry: FreeRanked: 9 Of 34Ratings: 5.78/7 (15 Reviews)Timings: Monday - Friday - 07:00 To 19:00 , Saturday - 07:00 To 19:00 , Sunday - 07:00 To 19:00 , Public Holidays -

07:00 To 19:00"Adhardevi is the finest place in mount abu. It alto have some religious importance. It has the same importance asambaji. The temple is situation at the top of the hill. After 300 steps we can reach to the temple. The temple gives usvery..." - Krishna Patel, Anand, 1 month ago

AchalgarhType: VillageEntry: FreeRanked: 10 Of 34Ratings: 5.07/7 (9 Reviews)"The Shiva, Vishu, and other Gods' temple in the premise was under construction when we went there. There is no feebut you can donate money for the temple. Its an old place with old marble, carvings, etc. Nice and peaceful. Parking isavailable..." - Sneha Rathod, Mumbai, 4 weeks ago

Popular hotels in Mount Abu recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellersHillock Hotel

Price: Rs. 5,500 - 7,000Ranked: 1 Of 148Ratings: 5.85/7 (329 Reviews)Address: PO Box 40

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Phone: 02974-238463Website: Www.hotelhillock.com"A very well located hotel in Mount Abu. The rooms are very Good & give a feel of Luxury. The Taste ofthe food in the restaurant is also very Good. Probably the best in Mount Abu. The Reception staff alsogave us good advise on the things to be..." - Mr Umesh chandra, Delhi, 1 week ago

Hilltone HotelPrice: Rs. 5,200 - 10,000Ranked: 2 Of 148Ratings: 5.73/7 (141 Reviews)Address: P. B. No. 18

Mount AbuPhone: 2974-238391Website: Www.hotelhilltone.com"i went there with my family ,pool is small but very nice decorated with flowers and lights.hotel is goodrooms are spacious and well maintained.hotel restaurent is also good small but good,food quality is alsovery good.hotel staff is also veey..." - Sanjay Madan, New Delhi, 1 week ago

Chacha Inn HotelPrice: Rs. 5,250 - 7,250Ranked: 3 Of 148Ratings: 5.72/7 (79 Reviews)Address: Main Road, Mount Abu, SirohiPhone: 2974-235374Website: Www.chachainnhotel.com"ITS A NICE EXPERIENCE WITH AND HOTEL WITH GOOD SERVICE AND FACILITY. ITS A VERYGOOD FOOD AND SERVICES. RECEPTION IS ALSO GOOD AND GOOD BEHAVIOUR. GOODHOSPTILITY. EASY APPROCHABLE AND GOOD INTERIOR AND DESIGN . HOUSE KEEPINGSERVICES IS ALSO..." - Sorabh , Delhi, 3 months ago

Silver Oak HotelPrice: Rs. 2,000 - 2,500Ranked: 4 Of 148Ratings: 5.8/7 (116 Reviews)Address: Near Bus Stand

Mount AbuPhone: 2974-238301Website: Www.www.hotelsilveroak.com"I stayed here for 2 nights & had a great experience. The room including bathroom are well maintainedwith excellent facilities such as 24 hrs hot water, hot & cold ac, dth tv & wifi. Though taken for granted,these facilities are not always..." - Siddhesh Dhuria, Mumbai, 1 week ago

Maganji's HotelPrice: Rs. 3,000 - 4,000Ranked: 5 Of 148Ratings: 5.43/7 (54 Reviews)Address: Mount Road

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Mount AbuPhone: 2974-238337Website: Www.hotelmaganjis.co.in"It can be considered for people who are on a budget & looking for a good hotel with delicious food.Although ,at least in the winter months, hot water facility should even be provided during the eveningtime instead of only the morning by the staff.." - Daniel fernandes , , 5 days ago

Hotel Lake PalacePrice: Rs. 2,300 - 3,700Ranked: 6 Of 148Ratings: 5.48/7 (56 Reviews)Address: Nakki Lake Road

Mount AbuPhone: 2974-237254Website: Www.savshantihotels.com"I went there with my wife and kid, just to refresh our life. Hotel is located at really good place. Very nearto sunset point, which is situated at walking distance from hotel. The famous Abu lake is also situated ina walking distance. Boating..." - Rahul Trivedi, Ahmedabad, 4 days ago

Ratan VillasPrice: Rs. 4,500 - 5,000Ranked: 7 Of 148Ratings: 5.77/7 (30 Reviews)Address: Opp:- Peace Park

Mount AbuPhone: 9602049733Website: Www.ratanvillas-Mountabu.com"Very clean place, spick and span rooms nicely maintained, pretty looking cottages, great lookingrestaurant and good food. Peaceful place to spend time with family and kids. If your a dog lover thenthere are some big dogs and their cute puppies..." - Devyani sheth , , 4 days ago

Aradhana HotelPrice: Rs. 2,400 - 3,000Ranked: 8 Of 148Ratings: 5.53/7 (32 Reviews)Address: St. Mary\'S Road

Mount AbuSirohi Dist.

Phone: 2974-237227"stayed two days here.overall service is good. staff members are humble. take cares of all my needs.Aperfect staff. and food quality is very good.taste is excellent. rooms are very clean and big with all theamenities. from balcony, we can enjoy..." - Dhara Patel, , 2 months ago

Palace Hotel (Bikaner House)Price: Rs. 7,200 - 8,500Ranked: 9 Of 148Ratings: 5.67/7 (21 Reviews)Address:

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Address: Bikaner HouseDilwara Road

Phone: 2974-238673Website: Www.palacehotelbikanerhouse.com"I had no expectation when I landed in that place..its was absolute delight ..it waz summer house of theRoyal family of Bikaner..the facade is very impressive and the rooms have old world charm with thebathrooms with all modern amenities.. The..." - Tanuja Patel, Chennai, 2 weeks ago

Palanpur Palace HotelPrice: Rs. 5,500 - 11,000Ranked: 10 Of 148Ratings: 5.63/7 (20 Reviews)Address: Delwara RoadPhone: 2974-235911Website: Www.palanpurpalace.com"We were travelling to Jaipur and accidently we decide to stay in between, One of the friend suggestedthis hotel, as he previously visited here. I must say, decoration was really cool, it seems like you are insome kind of raj mahal. Rooms were..." - Jai Gurudev, New Delhi, 3 days ago

Popular Mount Abu packagesMagical Fort & Jungle Taste

Rs: 8950No of days: 6 Days & 5 NightsDestination: Jaipur, Jodhpur, Mount Abu, Pushkar, Ranthambore, UdaipurTravel Agent: Purple Voyages

Mesmerising RajasthanRs: 12530No of days: 8 Days & 7 NightsDestination: Bikaner, Chittorgarh, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Mount Abu, Pushkar, UdaipurTravel Agent: Purple Voyages

Mesmerising Forts, Lakes & HillsRs: 12530No of days: 8 Days & 7 NightsDestination: Bikaner, Chittorgarh, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Mount Abu, Pushkar, UdaipurTravel Agent: Purple Voyages

Glory of RajasthanRs: 14320No of days: 9 Days & 8 NightsDestination: Bikaner, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Mount Abu, Ranthambore, UdaipurTravel Agent: Purple Voyages

Glory of Forts With JungleRs: 14320No of days: 9 Days & 8 NightsDestination: Bikaner, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Mount Abu, Ranthambore, UdaipurTravel Agent: Purple Voyages

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Taste Of RajasthanRs: 16110No of days: 10 Days & 9 NightsDestination: Bikaner, Chittorgarh, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Mount Abu, UdaipurTravel Agent: Purple Voyages

Royal taste of RajasthanRs: 16110No of days: 10 Days & 9 NightsDestination: Bikaner, Chittorgarh, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Mount Abu, UdaipurTravel Agent: Purple Voyages

Colours Of Rajasthan 13DRs: 17900No of days: 13 Days & 12 NightsDestination: Bikaner, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Mount Abu, Pushkar, UdaipurTravel Agent: Purple Voyages

Colours of Rajasthan 16DRs: 26850No of days: 16 Days & 15 NightsDestination: Bikaner, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Mount Abu, Pushkar, Ranthambore, UdaipurTravel Agent: Purple Voyages

Best way to travel from Ahmedabad to Mount AbuMount Abu is located at a distance of 231 km from Ahmedabad. A picturesque hill station in Rajasthan, Mount Abu iswell connected to Ahmedabad by road and rail. However, the best way to reach Mount Abu from Ahmedabad is by road,which takes around 5 hours. The places covered during the journey from Ahmedabad to Mount Abu are Ahmedabad -54 km -> Prantij - 27 km -> Sabarkantha - 52 km -> Khedbrahma - 49 km -> Ambaji - 49 km -> Mount Abu. On the way,there are several rest stops and hotels. Options range from the popular food joint Subway to Hotel Prestige and NewSahjanand Restaurant. Petrol pumps and Gas stations such as Essar Petroleum and GSPC CNG Station are alsoavailable at regular intervals.

Transport options from Ahmedabad to Mount AbuAhmedabad to Mount Abu By Car: Hire a cab or rent a car to drive down to Mount Abu which takes around 5 hours.Approximate cost of cab per kilometre ranges between INR 8 to 24, depending upon the type of car. Travelling by a cabor car is best for group travel and with senior citizens, families, and kids.

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Mount Abu weatherBest Season / Best Time to Visit Mount Abu

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Best Time to Visit Mount AbuMount Abu experiences three seasons - summer, monsoon and winter. Other than January, any time of the year is agood time to visit this hill station. Located in Rajasthan, it is the only hill station in the State.Summer in Mount AbuThe summer season in Mount Abu extends from mid-April to mid-June and at this time, the average maximumtemperature is around 36° C.Monsoon in Mount AbuMonsoon in Mount Abu brings a good amount of rainfall in the region in the months of July, August and September.Winter in Mount AbuFrom November to February, Mount Abu experiences winter and the temperature ranges from 12° C to 29° C.Things to Do During SummerSome popular attractions of Mount Abu are Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary, Guru Shikhar and Peace Park. Otherinteresting places one must visit are Nakki Lake and Sun Set Point, which are must-visits during summer.Things to Do During WinterThe festival of Holi, which is celebrated during the winter season, and New Year celebrations in Mount Abu are touristattractions.About HolidayIQ.comHolidayIQ.com is a premier holiday information portal powered by India's first & biggest travel community; enablingtravellers to first discover numerous vacation choices, then plan holiday trips in full detail

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